The good 'ol American Dollar....... Is worthless.. It's now backed by a lick and a promise from our government. During the Great depression, our currency was still backed by gold and silver.. It HAD value. Can you just imagine that period happening now? You want food? You better have some silver or gold. When the stock market comes crashing down and we decide to drop one on Iran, Gold @ 5000.00 and silver @ 150.00 will be the going rate.